Lawyer asserts Dr. Soran can continue as NBTC Chairman

MGR Online•Politics•17d ago

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A legal expert asserts that Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek remains the NBTC Chairman as the selection committee's resolution does not result in removal from office.

•A legal expert analyzes that Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek is still qualified to perform duties as NBTC Chairman.
•The Central Administrative Court issued an order not to accept a lawsuit, which did not change the status of the NBTC Chairman.
•Removal from the position must follow the process in the Act on Organization to Assign Radio Frequency...
•Some NBTC commissioners have not attended meetings, leading to concerns over impacts on the industry and the public.

Overview

•Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek currently maintains the status and duties of the NBTC Chairman.
•A legal expert states the NBTC Selection Committee's resolution does not have the effect of removing Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek from his position.
•The Central Administrative Court issued an order not to accept a lawsuit, but this does not imply the court certifies the NBTC Selection Committee's resolution as lawful.
•Removal from office must be conducted according to the Act on Organization to Assign Radio Frequency... and requires a Royal Command.
•Legal experts urge all NBTC commissioners to return to their duties to prevent disruption in telecommunications supervision.
•The legal expert warns that failure to perform duties causing damage to the organization or public interest may lead to legal liability for those involved.
•Absences by some NBTC commissioners may cause delays in considering important agendas, affecting the industry and the public.

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Key Entities

Person

Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek(นพ.สรณ บุญใบชัยพฤกษ์)

The Chairman of the NBTC.

Organization

NBTC(กสทช.)

The organization responsible for telecommunications supervision and radio frequency allocation.

NBTC Selection Committee(คณะกรรมการสรรหา กสทช.)

The committee that issued a resolution regarding the qualifications of Dr. Soran Boonbaichaiyapruek.

Central Administrative Court(ศาลปกครองกลาง)

The court that issued an order not to accept a lawsuit regarding the NBTC Chairman's status.

Law

Act on Organization to Assign Radio Frequency...(พ.ร.บ.องค์กรจัดสรรคลื่นความถี่ฯ)

The law defining the process for removal from office for the NBTC.